The third Orphanage-album "Inside" has convinced the fans that the waiting was not in vain. This new masterpiece was released in August 2000 and extensively promoted with live-performances throughout the Netherlands. "Inside" has been received with great enthusiasm all over the world; to meet to those responses tours are being planned in Europe and the US of A. "Inside" has brought the Orphanage-style to full maturity, where the music goes far more extreme by exploiting the differences between the ultra-heavy-grooves of the death-metal guitar-drum-bass machine and the new dual-lead singer role.
The aggressive grunts of George Oosthoek and the enchanting melodic vocals of Rosan van der Aa are complemented by mysterious keyboard-atmospheres, orchestral textures and beautiful choirs. Each song presents a fascinating composition; listening the album "Inside" will take you on a journey you won't forget.
Currently Orphanage is working hard on composing & arranging songs for their new album. A release date hasn't been scheduled yet; with only a few concerts ahead, all energy and creativity is put into creation of new musical miracles.
Before "Inside", Orphanage started out as a project in 1994, after which they released 2 demo tapes, 2 studio albums and a live CD. Extensive club-tours were held throughout the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria and Switzerland; some of the raving festival shows were at "Dynamo Open Air" (twice !), "Graspop", the "Summer Metal Meeting" and "A Campingflight to Lowlands Paradise". Audiences throughout Northern Europe react with great enthousiasm when they hear Orphanage play on stage, among colleagues like Kreator, the Gathering, Grip inc., Sodom, Samael, and My Dying Bride. Guest appearances on stage have included members of Within Temptation, Exodus, Celestial Season, Gorefest, a 5-piece horn-section, a string quartet and a 14-piece Gregorian Choir !
All Orphanage members have their own specialty, the extreme combination of all these elements is what makes Orphanage so intriguing ...
Sureel - drummer - Sureel is very eager to show the world that he's one of the most multi-talented drummers around in the Metal-scene. Both mechanized brutatilty and subtle grooves are part of his deal. His skills will provide Orphanage a rock-solid base for their polyrhythmic adventures, but don't be afraid: Sureel never forgets the "one"! His philosophical approach will bring the necessary balance into the Orphanage-team. He's the engine for Orphanage, making the audience dance, slam and going nuts !
Lasse Dellbrügge - keyboards - Chosen for his arranging and songwriting abilities, Lasse will be of priceless value to Orphanage, because he exactly knows what ultra-heavy music needs in terms of harmony, melody and atmosphere. He's a Music-Technology student ; his producing talents and skills perfectly fill the needs of a band like Orphanage. With Lasse's strong influence the band's sound will evolve into something new and even more exciting, without losing the original characteristics that made Orphanage what they are today. His love for METAL will ensure BOMBASTIC, THEATRICAL, EMOTIONAL heavy music of the first grade !
Remko van der Spek - bass guitar - This guy's first impression at the auditions made us believe that there's no bass-guitarist around with a better timing than Remko ! His understanding and interpretation of the sometimes difficult rhythmic structures in the Orphanage-songs are amazing. He's very keen on molding the future sound of Orphanage, both on stage and in songwriting. His ultra-low-and-heavy sound will give the band the balls and bottom it needs ; his songwriting capabilities will help to make the musical ideas become reality ; his eagerness and ambition will satisfy the fan's hunger for a next CD !
George Oosthoek - lead grunt singer - Combines an aggressive, full-blown grunt with perfect timing, because of his drumming background. With help of the strong frontman-ship of George Orphanage has become one of the most powerful and exciting live-acts around.
Rosan van der Aa - lead female singer - In contrast with George's grunts-from-the-grave, Rosan's voice stands for beauty and romanticism. As a strong woman she defines the Orphanage atmospheres with conviction, not only afraid to show her emotional anger, but also her fragility. With the dual lead-singer role of George and Rosan, the possibilities for composing and arranging are endless.
Guus Eikens - guitar - Guus played keyboards for Orphanage for over six years, but was born a guitar player. In contrast with his former role of laying down melody and harmony, as a guitar- player he gives Orphanage a foundation of extreme brutality ; a thick wall of staccato riffs, cool polyrhythms and ultra-heavy power chords.
